Where I live temperatures can exceed 35C/95F. The key to staying comfortable is becoming acclimated, a process that takes a week or more during which you need to take it easy as you get accustomed to exercising in the heat. Your body will begin sweat a lot more and you'll be surprisingly comfortable while riding, although when you stop it'll feel like you've been dropped in an oven. You lose a lot of fluids, so I sometimes carry up to 2 liters of water. It's dangerous to drink that much plain water, so I use a commercial electrolyte powder; I also carry salt pills just in case. Eating also helps keep electrolyte levels up. My general rule of thumb is that as long as you can keep yourself feeling good on the bike, you're safe. If you feel uncomfortable riding you need to back off. As cyclists we tend to push through discomfort, but if you do that with heat you're asking for heat exhaustion. You may suddenly feel the heat inexplicably disappear; that's a sign of heat stroke, which is a medical emergency.
A buff or gaiter can be soaked with water to cool off your neck, cover your mouth/nose on dusty gravel roads so you don't eat dust and can keep the sun off your neck. Also.. sunscreen? arm covers?
I did it again. It's the same every year, I never learn, every time I come home sunburnt on my first summer ride . Don't be like me, always remember to wear suncreen on your exposed skin.
yep....exactly what I needed....here in Iceland...where we call summer whenever the temps rise slightly over the 8degree celsius mark...then the short sleeved jerseys and shorts come out of the closet and we forego the arm and leg warmers. Summer is here...until its gone next week....oh the fleeting temperment of the icelandic cycling seasons...
Watching Manon and Hank talk about warm weather while in England makes this Aussie laugh so hard. Should be titled "how to dress over the only 4 warm days a year"
I just kept wondering, if this is summer, does the UK even have a summer??? Why are they talking about overshoes, base layers, gilets? It makes sense though that they didn't mention sunblock or long sleeves, it explains why the English are known worldwide for turning briefly pink and then red when exposed to sunlight.
@@picasticks there are tons of articles appearing about the "heat", and what to do about it, when the temperature goes over 20 °C. For a few hours in a day, if you're sitting in the sun. It's ridiculous. If you have 25 °C during the summer months in Hungary, it's considered to be a cool down. Summer temperature is 30-40 °C. I'm always laughing at them when they talk about how hot 20 °C is.
I know when I see you two in a video it’s going to be fun and entertaining 🤣 Favorite line “not my problem” - Manon to Hank while he tries to strip off his winter cycling pants
Some of the best accessory's to have in those in-between temperatures are wind vests, thin arm warmers, and thin knee warmers. They all can be taken off and carried in your jersey pockets.
and if you ride in semi-desert areas like there are in the center of Spain or the south of Ukraine (where I am from) you`d even want to have a thin lightweight neck gaiter to prevent severe sunburns.
I was surprised that there was no mention of the additional heat a rider absorbs when wearing an all black kit. Years back at the TDF Team Cervelo which had primarily black kit, switched out to primarily white kit to reduce heat build up.
Did the 2021 Festive 500 where every day was over 40C, and the only day to get through that was starting before dawn, watching the sunrise with a coffee, and being done and indoors again before 9am at which point it was just in the low 30s. Selecting a time of day when the sun is lower on the horizon (both ends of the day) has a lower UV index, and use the middle of the day to see something new so ride there in the morning, and ride back in the afternoon. There are also good long sleeve summer jerseys that have a UPF rating that'll stop the sunburn (e.g., Bellweather Sol-Air).
I dont think yall know what hot is! In Texas its all about sunscreen, but I like a good sports sunscreen around spf30 so u still sweat and it goes on easily. I would say you have the kit correct, although I forego a baselayer if its over 90F, its so humid in east Texas nothing evaporates anyway...
I have the Giro Aerohead hank was wearing, and its actually quite well ventilated. It also blocks far more of the sun, keeping you cooler (and not sunburning your face and scalp)
Summer is my worst enemy for cycling. For example I went to the Gran Fondo Nove Colli last weekend, from 6am to 11am the temperature was great so the first 100km I did manage my tempo and body temperature, the hell came around 12pm when the temperatures reached around 34-36c, had to slown down or I might faint due to the high temperatures (and humidity too). My hydration was on point and thank god I found some fountains during the race to take quick showers, sadly I lost a lot of time but better that than dying somewhere.
In the UK, "Hot" is a relative term....Where I live, Hot means 29 to 32 C. Warm means 20 to 28 C. Cool means 13 to 19 C, and cold means 5 to 12 C. Very cold means -4 to 4 C (but I don't do that anymore)
And now a video on how to protect yourself from the sun. I prefer to have as much of the body covered up as possible and just take it easy. Sunscreen is nice, but on long rides it's not really effective imho and sweat tends to lower the protection even more.
On jersey colour: There is a scientific concept called Albedo, which is all about how much heat different colours can absorb. It is on a scale out of 1. The closer to 1, the more the colour can reflect sunlight and vice-versa. Black has been show to have an Albedo of close to zero, while white on the other hand, has an Albedo of about 0.9. The brighter the colour, the higher the Albedo, so 10/10 I'd go for a brighter jersey in the heat. Also better for road safety.
And THIS this is WHY I ride way below what I know I can do on hot summer days. Way below. I've fallen out once before and it was not fun -- had very little to do with the kit. Good advice, though. Very good advice.
These people should come to Houston, Texas to ride. Shorts 11 out of 12 months, sleeveless jerseys May through September, full finger gloves occasionally in December and January.
LOL! Chicken in a Bag! I usually look like a freshly packed sausage! Gotta drop that Covid 20... for the people that didn't land anyone on the moon, 9kg.
Who is this video aimed at? The advice is like any other clothing cold vs warm weather. Hey it's warm outside? We suggest not to wear a parka! Double thumbs up
The black kit looks sleek, but not a good color choice for hot weather and doesn’t exactly aid visibility either. Red actually absorbs the least heat from the sun of any color except white. So says science, anyway.
You are both wearing black, which is the very worst color choice possible, since it absorbs heat. No one wears black in the desert. Fashion has a "high" temperature price! :)
I have cycled in 125 degree weather quite a few times..Long sleeve (thin white) shirt helps.. get it wet with cold water and wear it.. when it dries.. wet it ( and yourself) again with ice water.. drink alot of Gatorade.. I don't care what the 'experts' say.. it works to re-hydrate you.
In Kenya the weather can be unpredictable at times. Cold in the mornings and very hot from 10am . Base is always a must for me based on the weather. Thanks
WATER...I commute not that long but hopefully more in the future.. About 20 miles a day for work, friends, shopping and the occasional pure bike ride...AND IN Arizona.... Water is so important even for someone not exerting themselves.. But more so for cyclists/commuters/whatever..might be a health tip but maybe should be top 3 for summer riding in general? My opinion
i live in the tropics, but i have lived in (south) germany & (northern) US before. if u thot the sun was fierce where u are, let me assure u, its NOTHING compared 2 the tropics! Manon could make a better example by choosing a light coloured helmet as well as light coloured clothes. Dark clothes in the tropics is a sure fire formula 2 get heat-stroke!
I wear 100% of the time long sleeves and long bibs to protect myself from the sun. As a colombian, we get a lot of sun and humidity and last thing I wan is a sunburn. I just make sure to get breathable clothes
Go out early, don't ride when it's too hot because heat stroke is serious, plan your water stops, take sunscreen with you and don't wear a mesh jersey when the UV is high as you can burned through the mesh if it's not UV rated.
Hi Folks, I love your shows. They're so informative & fun to watch..Just want to add that a good high SPF sunblock. We don't want some misbehaving cells stop us from cycling, do we? By the way, how come I don't notice any tan lines on any of you guys? I can notice a difference on my skin after a 20 min exposure. Which makes me think: Are you guys really cyclists? LOL..Cheers! - Ariston
Watching this even though I live in Canada so I never have to worry about it being too warm. However if I ever end up in a more civilized area this might come in handy
Summertime hot is as relative as wintertime cold. By the time June rolls around, my early morning rides will start at 90F/32C, so even a mesh base layer is going to be too much. The key is hydration. All day every day, not just on your ride.
Here in SoCal we can start out a ride and it is in the mid 40 deg. F. One hour later it is climbing into the 70s and by mid ride it could be over 90. How about a follow-up video on how to take off and stow the extra clothing. Manon and Hank would provide entertaining humor on that one.
They are still wearing 2 top layers in summer 😂. The UK really is a thing. I cycle with an open shirt and very short shorts in the summer and still get really hot here in Spain.
What about base layer for men when it's hot? Cycling shirt already looks very thin but I have no idea what to put under, something like Nike Pro shirt?
The tools you need depend a lot on your bike/components, as you will need different tools for different brands/standards, especially when it comes to bottom brackets. Videos with the steps already exist at GCN and GMBN, in a few iterations. Check out GCN Tech and GMBN Tech, or the really old stuff (warning: weird people with familiar names may show up)
Wool is exactly what you want in warm weather. It is way more comfy than any other fabric, and as a bonus it doesn't smell. Why do everyone think that wool = warm?
What are your top tips for staying cool in hot weather? -- ride with the dragon queen! wear light colored drifit shirt. dark ones specially black means overheating. wear glasses, specially designed for cycling stay hydrated. unless you vilified water bottles, better invest to thermal insulated ones. better bring two bottles, one either filled with ice or left in the freezer overnight bring extra shirt if going for long ride. bring cotton towel/hanky for sweat give praises to the dragon queen of wales -- MANON LLOYD!
It's all good, unless it gets like 32-35°C. At that temperature you're hot even in the thinnest clothes. Unfortunately, this temperature is normal in summer in my region.
#askgcn I agree that having glasses on is good to keep the wind and bugs out of your eyes. However, I wear prescription glasses, what kind of cycling sunglasses are there for those of us who wear prescription glasses?
Optilabs in the UK do prescription cycling glasses. Or you could use "Over Glasses" which are sun glasses that fit over your prescription glasses. Cocoon is one brand but there are cheaper options.
Unrelated comment but does GCN take recommendations for epic rides throughout Europe. I, for example, live in Slovenia, an undiscovered cycling paradise, and would love to send some Komoot tours to GCN so they could find out where some of the best cyclists started their cycling life. It is absolutely stunning (my profile pic is from our highest pass) and we have quite a few killer climbs that can challenge even migthy Zoncolan. Could someone please direct me to an email or something, where I could get GCNs attention.
Lots and lots of water. I need to add a water filter to my saddle bag as there are very few places I can get access to water on my country side rides. Been a few times I’ve been desperate enough to knock on a few doors asking for water. Didn’t feel I could the last couple years with Covid.
What are your top tips for staying cool in hot weather?
When June and July rolls around I will sometimes wet a banana and wear it on my head under the helmet.
Where I live temperatures can exceed 35C/95F. The key to staying comfortable is becoming acclimated, a process that takes a week or more during which you need to take it easy as you get accustomed to exercising in the heat. Your body will begin sweat a lot more and you'll be surprisingly comfortable while riding, although when you stop it'll feel like you've been dropped in an oven. You lose a lot of fluids, so I sometimes carry up to 2 liters of water. It's dangerous to drink that much plain water, so I use a commercial electrolyte powder; I also carry salt pills just in case. Eating also helps keep electrolyte levels up. My general rule of thumb is that as long as you can keep yourself feeling good on the bike, you're safe. If you feel uncomfortable riding you need to back off. As cyclists we tend to push through discomfort, but if you do that with heat you're asking for heat exhaustion. You may suddenly feel the heat inexplicably disappear; that's a sign of heat stroke, which is a medical emergency.
A buff or gaiter can be soaked with water to cool off your neck, cover your mouth/nose on dusty gravel roads so you don't eat dust and can keep the sun off your neck. Also.. sunscreen? arm covers?
Don't forget the sunscreen with all of the exposed skin.
@@bludog4657 I won't eat the banana afterwards, though. #typo 😉
Good thing about not being able to afford loads of cycling kit is I can never overdress :)
Brilliant 🤣
That's one way of looking at it!
I did it again.
It's the same every year, I never learn, every time I come home sunburnt on my first summer ride .
Don't be like me, always remember to wear suncreen on your exposed skin.
dang me too ):
Very very important point!!
Always leads to interesting tan lines when wearing a t shirt.
I got my first sunburn this year when it was still long sleeve jersey weather. I ended up with suntan lines on my wrists and badly sunburnt hands 😄
yep....exactly what I needed....here in Iceland...where we call summer whenever the temps rise slightly over the 8degree celsius mark...then the short sleeved jerseys and shorts come out of the closet and we forego the arm and leg warmers. Summer is here...until its gone next week....oh the fleeting temperment of the icelandic cycling seasons...
Watching Manon and Hank talk about warm weather while in England makes this Aussie laugh so hard. Should be titled "how to dress over the only 4 warm days a year"
I just kept wondering, if this is summer, does the UK even have a summer??? Why are they talking about overshoes, base layers, gilets? It makes sense though that they didn't mention sunblock or long sleeves, it explains why the English are known worldwide for turning briefly pink and then red when exposed to sunlight.
4 warm days! When did they happen?
Me too, I'm Hungarian, if it's 20 °C in June, July, August, it's considered ti be very cold.
Cycling in that heat while upside down must be brutal, mate!
@@picasticks there are tons of articles appearing about the "heat", and what to do about it, when the temperature goes over 20 °C.
For a few hours in a day, if you're sitting in the sun. It's ridiculous.
If you have 25 °C during the summer months in Hungary, it's considered to be a cool down.
Summer temperature is 30-40 °C.
I'm always laughing at them when they talk about how hot 20 °C is.
I know when I see you two in a video it’s going to be fun and entertaining 🤣 Favorite line “not my problem” - Manon to Hank while he tries to strip off his winter cycling pants
We all try to duck our responsibility to babysit Hank as much as we can
Some of the best accessory's to have in those in-between temperatures are wind vests, thin arm warmers, and thin knee warmers. They all can be taken off and carried in your jersey pockets.
It's good to have that flexibility should the weather conditions change!
Where can I get those, especially on unpredictable days?
As a cyclist in the Philippines, all these tips are pretty much gospel. At noon, we even need to wear arm sleeves so we don't get sunburned :c
and if you ride in semi-desert areas like there are in the center of Spain or the south of Ukraine (where I am from) you`d even want to have a thin lightweight neck gaiter to prevent severe sunburns.
@@basilyashchenko5389 yeap, cover your neck. good advice.
@@basilyashchenko5389 Stay safe! Cuz of you know, the current situation in your country
Yes, protecting your skin is always a top priority in sunny weather!
@@shimatta2980 thanks) Instead of bicycles and neck gaiters now in order to stay safe this summer we have armored vehicles and rocket launchers)
Much thanks for the laughs you two, enjoying these GCN videos are most definitely the high-light of my day. Ciao
I was surprised that there was no mention of the additional heat a rider absorbs when wearing an all black kit. Years back at the TDF Team Cervelo which had primarily black kit, switched out to primarily white kit to reduce heat build up.
True sky started switching to a white kit as well
I was gonna say lol. Pretty funny they post this video the day after launching all black cycling kits
Not only does black absorb heat it is also less visible. I’m an older rider who wants to be seen.
Yes, black / dark kit is bad in the heat, and also difficult to see on sunny days when coming out of shaded areas on sunny days.
@@rodandjuliestevens6596 yes but black is so cool - DEAD cool 😉
Did the 2021 Festive 500 where every day was over 40C, and the only day to get through that was starting before dawn, watching the sunrise with a coffee, and being done and indoors again before 9am at which point it was just in the low 30s. Selecting a time of day when the sun is lower on the horizon (both ends of the day) has a lower UV index, and use the middle of the day to see something new so ride there in the morning, and ride back in the afternoon. There are also good long sleeve summer jerseys that have a UPF rating that'll stop the sunburn (e.g., Bellweather Sol-Air).
Where were you riding?
Sounds like an Aussie summer
@@gcn Perth, Western Australia. Probably one of the hottest xmas/ny periods for a while. Great to be outside tho.
I just want to say that I could not find any better cycling channel than GCN. Absolute best about cycling.
Thanks for watching with us!
6:38 "Manon, I'm just too hot!" You oughta make a meme out of this! And print that on the next GCN tee-shirts as well! 😂🤣😅
I dont think yall know what hot is! In Texas its all about sunscreen, but I like a good sports sunscreen around spf30 so u still sweat and it goes on easily. I would say you have the kit correct, although I forego a baselayer if its over 90F, its so humid in east Texas nothing evaporates anyway...
When you live in the heat all you know is cool kits 😊
I thought the same. Thin, light, mesh??? That's pretty much everything. In the winter, it's a base layer, covered with a jacket for
it's always entertaining when these two are paired up. :)
Thanks for the tips! You guys CRACK ME UP!!
This video tells you that you should not wear winter cloths in the summer
You'd be surprised how many people make that mistake!
Summary: don't wear warm stuff
I have the Giro Aerohead hank was wearing, and its actually quite well ventilated. It also blocks far more of the sun, keeping you cooler (and not sunburning your face and scalp)
Summer is my worst enemy for cycling.
For example I went to the Gran Fondo Nove Colli last weekend, from 6am to 11am the temperature was great so the first 100km I did manage my tempo and body temperature, the hell came around 12pm when the temperatures reached around 34-36c, had to slown down or I might faint due to the high temperatures (and humidity too).
My hydration was on point and thank god I found some fountains during the race to take quick showers, sadly I lost a lot of time but better that than dying somewhere.
Hank was loosing water weight thru sweating, but making it up with ice cream and cookies... haahaa, NICE
Hank loves his snacks!
thank you manon.
When a video calls for a plonker, Hank always manages to fit the bill. Chapeau.
In the UK, "Hot" is a relative term....Where I live, Hot means 29 to 32 C. Warm means 20 to 28 C. Cool means 13 to 19 C, and cold means 5 to 12 C. Very cold means -4 to 4 C (but I don't do that anymore)
Simple: move to the UK and you don't have to worry about warm weather at all! 😂
That's one way around the issue 😂
And now a video on how to protect yourself from the sun. I prefer to have as much of the body covered up as possible and just take it easy. Sunscreen is nice, but on long rides it's not really effective imho and sweat tends to lower the protection even more.
GCN : what no to wear in warm weather
meanwhile the warm weather in UK:20C
Hey, 20C is plenty warm enough for us
The new kit looks beautiful good job guys
Thank you 🙏 so much
2:05 glasses... me wearing a prescription glasses. how? 😂
How about a silicon sweat band. It helps keep the sweat from getting in your eyes which is REALLY important if you are wearing sunblock on your face.
Manon’s ice cream 🍦 thievery game is on point, she is suspiciously good and stealing the flake, not the first time pinching a bit of the ice cream 🍦😂
Its a good job I watched this video as I would never have known.
On jersey colour: There is a scientific concept called Albedo, which is all about how much heat different colours can absorb. It is on a scale out of 1. The closer to 1, the more the colour can reflect sunlight and vice-versa. Black has been show to have an Albedo of close to zero, while white on the other hand, has an Albedo of about 0.9. The brighter the colour, the higher the Albedo, so 10/10 I'd go for a brighter jersey in the heat. Also better for road safety.
Yes. Never a black jersey. Always a bright color or design to help drivers see you. Cycling 101.
And THIS this is WHY I ride way below what I know I can do on hot summer days. Way below. I've fallen out once before and it was not fun -- had very little to do with the kit. Good advice, though. Very good advice.
I love those slow motions in each intro cuts, lovely!
Thank you
These people should come to Houston, Texas to ride. Shorts 11 out of 12 months, sleeveless jerseys May through September, full finger gloves occasionally in December and January.
LOL! Chicken in a Bag! I usually look like a freshly packed sausage! Gotta drop that Covid 20... for the people that didn't land anyone on the moon, 9kg.
This is so helpful
Who is this video aimed at? The advice is like any other clothing cold vs warm weather. Hey it's warm outside? We suggest not to wear a parka! Double thumbs up
How to dress for cycling in hot weather... black attire it is, then.😄
I ride in the Sonoran Desert where the summer heat can be dangerous, Riding at the appropriate time of day is also important.
Got it. Leave the overshoes, neck warmer, woolly shirt and long fleece-lined tights at home when it's 30+deg. What about my arctic survival jacket?
We don’t have a choice in India! We have three weathers, hot, hotter and hottest 🤣
The black kit looks sleek, but not a good color choice for hot weather and doesn’t exactly aid visibility either. Red actually absorbs the least heat from the sun of any color except white. So says science, anyway.
Good heavens! Start with ditching the all black jersey! No-brainer here in Texas.
I'm jealous of how many heads that aero helmet has had.
Beer, plenty of beer.
From Australia, white cooling arm sleeves and not wearing dark coloured jerseys helps a lot. Don't forget the sunscreen.
You are both wearing black, which is the very worst color choice possible, since it absorbs heat. No one wears black in the desert.
Fashion has a "high" temperature price! :)
should have kept filming until hank had to fall into the hedge taking his longs off on the bike! top videos, very entertaining guys 🤣
I have cycled in 125 degree weather quite a few times..Long sleeve (thin white) shirt helps.. get it wet with cold water and wear it..
when it dries.. wet it ( and yourself) again with ice water.. drink alot of Gatorade.. I don't care what the 'experts' say.. it works to re-hydrate you.
In Kenya the weather can be unpredictable at times. Cold in the mornings and very hot from 10am . Base is always a must for me based on the weather. Thanks
I wear layers and keep them on because I am training for races where the weather it’s hotter and humid than where I live.
WATER...I commute not that long but hopefully more in the future.. About 20 miles a day for work, friends, shopping and the occasional pure bike ride...AND IN Arizona.... Water is so important even for someone not exerting themselves.. But more so for cyclists/commuters/whatever..might be a health tip but maybe should be top 3 for summer riding in general? My opinion
i live in the tropics, but i have lived in (south) germany & (northern) US before. if u thot the sun was fierce where u are, let me assure u, its NOTHING compared 2 the tropics! Manon could make a better example by choosing a light coloured helmet as well as light coloured clothes. Dark clothes in the tropics is a sure fire formula 2 get heat-stroke!
I wear 100% of the time long sleeves and long bibs to protect myself from the sun. As a colombian, we get a lot of sun and humidity and last thing I wan is a sunburn. I just make sure to get breathable clothes
Lovely Manon Come Back...!
Love You Manon... :)
When cycling in hot, sunny weather, black clothing may not be the best choice. 😏
Go out early, don't ride when it's too hot because heat stroke is serious, plan your water stops, take sunscreen with you and don't wear a mesh jersey when the UV is high as you can burned through the mesh if it's not UV rated.
I'm still wearing my fleece gilet at the moment and leggings.
"Not my problem" 🤣
As a Clydesdale MAMIL who can't tan, they usually tell me, "Zip it up, to keep the crowd from throwing up!"
I always wear long sleeves to protect my arms from the pitiless sunshine . . . and save money on sunblock. 🙂
Hi Folks,
I love your shows. They're so informative & fun to watch..Just want to add that a good high SPF sunblock. We don't want some misbehaving cells stop us from cycling, do we? By the way, how come I don't notice any tan lines on any of you guys? I can notice a difference on my skin after a 20 min exposure. Which makes me think: Are you guys really cyclists? LOL..Cheers! - Ariston
Hank and Manon is a cute couple hahaha
I'm happy. Last week my GCN Aero kit bundle arrived and at a reduced rate, what a bargain for my best pieces/best fitting kit.
Amazing to hear! Kitted up and ready for summer cycling
Tips on how to stay cool in hot days - meanwhile they drop a black color based kit 😂
i use long sleeves and long pants/cycling pants. because the heat from the sun, humidity, road and air will burn your skin.
Watching this even though I live in Canada so I never have to worry about it being too warm. However if I ever end up in a more civilized area this might come in handy
Perhaps Hank should have a water bottle too!
Hydration is pretty important!
In Florida, the base layer is the only layer...and that is normally too much.🥵
Summertime hot is as relative as wintertime cold. By the time June rolls around, my early morning rides will start at 90F/32C, so even a mesh base layer is going to be too much. The key is hydration. All day every day, not just on your ride.
It has? It’s been like 50F for weeks here in Chicago. But this coming weekend, it’s finally back in the 80’s!
Here in SoCal we can start out a ride and it is in the mid 40 deg. F. One hour later it is climbing into the 70s and by mid ride it could be over 90. How about a follow-up video on how to take off and stow the extra clothing. Manon and Hank would provide entertaining humor on that one.
Based on this video, our top tip would be to make the cameraman carry it all for you
@@gcn Good idea, but he will want a raise in salary. Better than the "Bulging Pockets" look, though...
Well worth the investment
Don't live or ride in Texas
Slowly but surely we are achieving "don't jump into the well if you don't want to get hurt" levels of advice on here
4:56 yes it is, I however if i unzipped it all the way I have the darndest I'm getting the jersey zipped back up without stopping 😀.
Don't want to have a Jai Hindley at the 2020 Giro moment!
First lesson from Italy: when the wheather is hot and the sun is high do not wear black shoes, do not wear black helmet.
Mmm not in Scotland warm weather not a thing that happens very often in Scotland. Ice-cream looks lovely
Always time for an ice cream
They are still wearing 2 top layers in summer 😂. The UK really is a thing. I cycle with an open shirt and very short shorts in the summer and still get really hot here in Spain.
What about base layer for men when it's hot? Cycling shirt already looks very thin but I have no idea what to put under, something like Nike Pro shirt?
pro tip white clothes and helmet to reflect the uv light
I cycle all yr round in bib shorts, people point, its fine.
I wear winter clothing at all times 😁
Can you guys make a video showing all the tools you need to service your bike, and a series of videos showing all the important steps?
The tools you need depend a lot on your bike/components, as you will need different tools for different brands/standards, especially when it comes to bottom brackets.
Videos with the steps already exist at GCN and GMBN, in a few iterations. Check out GCN Tech and GMBN Tech, or the really old stuff (warning: weird people with familiar names may show up)
Wool is exactly what you want in warm weather. It is way more comfy than any other fabric, and as a bonus it doesn't smell. Why do everyone think that wool = warm?
Warm ? Its only been 20c max last few weeks in UK is now end of May and we are back to 12c and cold winds, muscles less prone to injury when warm .
What are your top tips for staying cool in hot weather? -- ride with the dragon queen!
wear light colored drifit shirt. dark ones specially black means overheating.
wear glasses, specially designed for cycling
stay hydrated. unless you vilified water bottles, better invest to thermal insulated ones. better bring two bottles, one either filled with ice or left in the freezer overnight
bring extra shirt if going for long ride. bring cotton towel/hanky for sweat
give praises to the dragon queen of wales -- MANON LLOYD!
It's all good, unless it gets like 32-35°C. At that temperature you're hot even in the thinnest clothes. Unfortunately, this temperature is normal in summer in my region.
#askgcn I agree that having glasses on is good to keep the wind and bugs out of your eyes. However, I wear prescription glasses, what kind of cycling sunglasses are there for those of us who wear prescription glasses?
Get a prescription pair made up using cycling or sporty frames with uv sensitive lenses
Optilabs in the UK do prescription cycling glasses. Or you could use "Over Glasses" which are sun glasses that fit over your prescription glasses. Cocoon is one brand but there are cheaper options.
Unrelated comment but does GCN take recommendations for epic rides throughout Europe. I, for example, live in Slovenia, an undiscovered cycling paradise, and would love to send some Komoot tours to GCN so they could find out where some of the best cyclists started their cycling life. It is absolutely stunning (my profile pic is from our highest pass) and we have quite a few killer climbs that can challenge even migthy Zoncolan. Could someone please direct me to an email or something, where I could get GCNs attention.
Lots and lots of water. I need to add a water filter to my saddle bag as there are very few places I can get access to water on my country side rides. Been a few times I’ve been desperate enough to knock on a few doors asking for water. Didn’t feel I could the last couple years with Covid.
Very important to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen too!
Can all aero helmets do that?
Don't forget SUNSCREEN!
Where can I get the Aero kit?
The problem is... everyone wearing the new GCN kit, will be WAY TOO HOT! 🔥
an absolute perfect example of why the welsh women are the best in the world. my bad, great video.